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3.5” SATA Mirror Drive 

 
 
 

 

 

3Gbps-Speed Model

 

 
 
 

 

 

SVRB-U Series 

 
 

 

 

User's Manual 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

P/N A203955 

 

 
 

 
 

Revision 1.1 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for SVRB-U Series

Page 1: ...3 5 SATA Mirror Drive 3Gbps Speed Model SVRB U Series User s Manual P N A203955 Revision 1 1...

Page 2: ...3 5 3Gbps Speed SATA Mirror Drive Model User s Manual This page is intentionally left blank...

Page 3: ...ve please retain the packaging materials in case you need to ship the SATA Mirror Drive in the future This product is sealed in an antistatic and moisture proof bag before shipping Open the bag only w...

Page 4: ...ious injury to the user or severe damage to the product Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in serious injury to the user or damage to the product Important Indicates i...

Page 5: ...fy this product STR V cannot guarantee the performance or safety of any product that has been repaired by the customer or by an unauthorized third party Repairing by your self may result in fire elect...

Page 6: ...ternal components of the SATA Mirror Drive y Do not turn on the power immediately after turning it off or turn off the power immediately after turning it on Leave at least 20 seconds in between succes...

Page 7: ...ng the shutdown procedure for your host computer The SATA Mirror Drive uses cache memory to store the data frequently accessed from the HDD Except in emergencies you must follow the operating system s...

Page 8: ...other static sensitive devices touch a metal object such as the metal enclosure of the host computer to discharge any static electricity from your body y Always handle components carefully Never touch...

Page 9: ...puter ensure that the drive unit is installed horizontally as in A below Do not install the unit vertically i e with the connector facing either up or down as in B Furthermore when installing the unit...

Page 10: ...Part Names 4 2 2 Dimensions 5 2 2 1 SATA Mirror Drive 5 2 2 2 5 inch Bay Mirror Drive Installation Attachment 6 3 Installation 7 3 1 DIP Switch Settings 7 3 2 Mounting in the Host Computer 7 3 3 Cabl...

Page 11: ...e Unit 24 6 3 1 Controller Unit Replacement Procedures Both Drives Are Good 25 6 3 2 Controller Unit Replacement Procedures One Drive Unit Has Failed 27 6 4 Other problems 30 Appendix A Specifications...

Page 12: ...the SATA Mirror Drive can be used like any other standard Serial AT HDD No special device drivers needed Compatible with most operating systems z Compact size 101 6 mm x 145 0 mm x 40 0 mm W x L x H z...

Page 13: ...wer Turning off the power while the access indicator or the drive status indicator is still on may result in loss of data currently located in cache memory Important 1 4 Data Rebuilding If a failed dr...

Page 14: ...led drive The function Revival Reconstruction turns the power of the drive OFF ON And if the drive status becomes ready reconstruction is started Revival reconstruction is executed up to two times Aft...

Page 15: ...Names Drive unit 2 status indicator MODEL SVRB U080SA S N B800001 EC YB Model name Version DIP switch Power connector Contoroller unit Access indicator Status indicator Drive unit 1 status indicator...

Page 16: ...l User s Manual 2 2 Dimensions 2 2 1 SATA Mirror Drive Unit mm ACC RR DMA BZ CA 1 2 PUSH PUSH 145 0 101 6 40 6 4 41 6 60 16 9 3 2 95 2 3 2 44 5 61 3 6 32UNC X3 Same on opposite side Mounting screw hol...

Page 17: ...TA Mirror Drive Model User s Manual 2 2 2 5 inch Bay Mirror Drive Installation Attachment Unit mm ACC RR DMA BZ CA 1 2 PUSH PUSH 4 6 32UNC X4 Mounting screw holes Same on opposite side 79 2 52 5 9 9 1...

Page 18: ...t the power supply of the host computer is turned off 3 2 Mounting in the Host Computer When mounting in the host computer use the attached mounting screws and the specified mounting holes The mountin...

Page 19: ...h drive unit to confirm that these check if the host computer detects the unit Power connector SerialATA connector 3 4 Turning on The Main Power B are firmly inserted and verify if the lever lock is f...

Page 20: ...set to maximize its performance DIP Switch Functions Default Switch position S1 1 S1 2 S1 3 Mode Bit 1 2 3 Enable Normal S1 4 Reserved 1 Enable S2 1 Write Cache Enable Write Back S2 2 Revival Reconst...

Page 21: ...status indicator remains lit may result in loss of data currently located in cache memory Important 4 1 3 Revival Reconstruction If the bit is set to ENABLE Default Setting meaning Revival Reconstruct...

Page 22: ...en simultaneously Any of the above 5 1 2 Drive Status Indicator Green 1 When the power is turned on 1 2 Processing a command from the host computer 3 Processing an internal command Either of the above...

Page 23: ...the event of a failure the buzzer will beep at the interval specified below Drive unit 1 failed Beep Beep Buzzer 0 3s 3 2s Drive unit 2 failed Beep Beep Buzzer 0 3s 3 1s 0 3s 0 3s Beep Beep System st...

Page 24: ...follows Signal Connector Pin Assignment 1 GND 2 5VDC 3 Status Bit 2 4 Status Bit 1 5 Status Bit 0 6 GND CN13 Status output is transmitted in 3 bit signals as follows Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Status 0 L L L...

Page 25: ...specification Output High Voltage VDC max 3 3V Default 5 0V Option Voltage Selectable Through S3 Output Low Voltage VDC max 0 4V Output Sink Low Current max 20mA Current Output Source High Current max...

Page 26: ...t 1 Normal operation Orange Drive unit 1 failure Replace the drive unit 1 with a new drive unit Orange Drive unit 2 failure Replace the drive unit 2 with a new drive unit Orange Controller unit failur...

Page 27: ...warranty does not cover any damage encountered due to replacement with a non specified HDD Furthermore STR V is not held liable for any consequence resulting from the use of an undesignated HDD If th...

Page 28: ...ive unit s lever and then pull out the drive unit 4 Close the front lever and insert the replacement unit Push the replacement drive firmly into the unit with both hands 5 Confirm that the front lever...

Page 29: ...dicator will not light 8 When data reconstruction is complete the drive status indicator will go out 9 If the drive status indicator of the replaced drive unit turns orange once again repeat the proce...

Page 30: ...it through the drive status indicator or buzzer 3 Turn off the power supply of the host computer 4 Push the PUSH mark on the front lever and open the lever 5 Pull the failed drive unit s lever and the...

Page 31: ...onal drive unit will light green The access indicator will not light 11 When data reconstruction is complete the drive status indicator will go out 12 If the drive status indicator of the replaced dri...

Page 32: ...new drive units as specified in Appendix D Replacement Parts 2 Turn off the power supply of the host computer 3 The drive unit to be replaced first should be the one that failed first Push the PUSH ma...

Page 33: ...cond interval Important Do not remove the drive unit while data reconstruction is underway 9 During data reconstruction the drive status indicator of the replacement drive will flash orange while the...

Page 34: ...ment drive unit will flash orange 1 second interval Important Do not remove the drive unit while data reconstruction is underway 16 During data reconstruction the drive status indicator of the replace...

Page 35: ...its status 1 When both drive units are functioning normally Switch over both drive units to a new controller unit Ensure that each drive unit is inserted into exactly the same drive bays as before 2 W...

Page 36: ...Drive from the host computer 4 Push the PUSH mark on the front lever and open the lever 5 Release both drive units lever one after the other and then pull it out Pull out drive unit 1 Pull out drive u...

Page 37: ...el User s Manual 7 Confirm that the front lever is closed 8 Re install the SATA Mirror Drive back into the host computer connect the SATA Host cable and then finally the SATA power cable 9 Turn on the...

Page 38: ...d the SATA internal power cable Then remove the SATA Mirror Drive from the host computer 5 Push the PUSH mark on the front lever and open the lever 6 Pull out both drive units one after the other Pull...

Page 39: ...e host computer connect the SATA Host cable and then finally the SATA power cable 10 Turn on the power supply of the host computer 11 Confirm that the host computer recognizes the SATA Mirror Drive 12...

Page 40: ...econstruction is underway 15 During data reconstruction the drive status indicator of the replaced drive will flash orange while the drive status indicator of the fully functional drive unit will ligh...

Page 41: ...ms If the problem persists even after you have replaced the drive unit or the controller unit please contact your distributor In addition if you also happen to encounter other types of problems not me...

Page 42: ...nt 146 0mm x 146 0mm x 43 0mm SATA Mirror Drive 700 g Weight max 5 inch Bay SATA Drive Installation Attachment 900 g Voltage VCC 4 85 VDC 5 25VDC Power supply ripple max 1 100mV p p 0 20MHz Power star...

Page 43: ...3 5 3Gbps Speed SATA Mirror Drive Model User s Manual Appendix B Accessories The SATA Mirror Drive SVRB U Series is shipped with following accessories y Mounting screws 4pcs 32...

Page 44: ...Switch Settings Default Setting Enable Function Mode SW No DIP SW S1 1 Enable S1 2 Enable Mode Mirror Mode S1 3 Enable Reserved S1 4 Enable Write Cache Enable Write Back S2 1 Enable Revival Reconstruc...

Page 45: ...D Replacement Parts The following are supplied as user replaceable parts Part name Part number A203958 160 GB drive unit Replacement drive unit for SVRB U160SA SA1 A204060 Replacement controller unit...

Page 46: ...For more information about this product please contact your distributor Distributor s information Product Records Model Name SVRB U Revision YB Serial Number Manufacturer This product is manufactured...

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